Recorded and mixed in 16 tracks at J.G. Studios, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Also on pro-tape, under license from Cogumelo Records by Maze Records in 1991. This version has the artwork censored, with only the logo, title and the notice "Featuring Original Lead Singer of Sepultura".

According to Wagner on Headbangers Ball in 1990, Rotting is a mini-LP, not a full-length album.

Re-issue in 2013 by Osmose Productions on 180gram vinyl in black, dark green and splatter red.